Firm Capabilitiesreich designs

Reich Design Associates, P.L.C. is an architectural practice dedicated to quality and economy in both services provided and the design solutions generated. The firm is capable of providing a full range of services, from project inception through completion, for a wide variety of residential projects, in either a renovation, new construction, speculative or custom design scenario.

The current structure of the firm has the flexibility of handling projects that vary in size from $100,000 to $5,000,000 in construction cost. Single family residential projects range from 1,500 sq. ft. condominiums to 6,500 sq. ft. custom homes. Computer generated documents for drawings, specifications and reports, including 3-D capability, using some of the latest technology are standard aspects of practice.

The firm, with a single principal having over 20 years of architectural and construction experience, offers high quality, continuous, personalized service. Projects receive the total involvement of a senior Architect from inception through completion.

Services Offered

High quality architectural services can be performed in a conventional manner, or abbreviated to match a smaller scale project or budget. To maximize design quality, we often use a unique process by which two distinct alternative designs are generated. This maximizes client participation and encourages input into the design process and enhances decision making.

Basic Services

Site Planning to verify that Client and Regulatory requirements are met, in addition to maximizing any site amenities such as views, orientation or special features.

Preliminary Design which incorporates the design process described above and verifies that Client spatial, programmatic and budget requirements are met.

Design Development incorporates changes or refinements, and evolves major aspects of the project that helps expedite Client decision making.

Construction Documents includes specifications for the project, and sufficient detail to help expedite the construction process, to minimize change orders and additional, unforeseen cost. Documents can be abbreviated, depending on the nature of the Client and scope of the project.

Bidding and Construction Administration follows the project through construction and serves primarily as quality control. It can incorporate shop drawing review, progress and pay request review, observations and field reports. This service can be abbreviated or deleted, depending on Client preference.

Supplemental Services

The firm draws from a wealth of previous experience in a variety of capacities.

Master Planning / Site Analysis can help determine the feasibility of a project. We can assess the suitability of a particular site, analyze compliance with regulations and ordinances and estimate development cost for single- or multi-family residential, as well as a variety of commercial use types.

Interior Design includes space planning for models, including casework and finishes. This service can include extensive material and finish selection including window coverings and artwork selection.

Renderings / Graphics for advertisement, formal presentations for municipal approvals or to help market the project are available in a variety of venues. Graphics for project identity, signage, and logos for a subdivision or development is also available.

Residential Project Types Completed

The following project types were completed by the principal, singularly or as part of managing a team, over the course of the last twenty years.

Type - Number Completed

Custom and speculative Single Family Homes 52
Single Family Additions and Renovations 33
Duplexes 12
Low-rise condominiums 8
High-rise condominiums 2
Apartments 4
Retirement Housing 2
Assisted Living Facilities 2
Residential Conversion from Commercial 2

Awards and Publications

The following awards are for the work of the principal, either singularly or for the primary contribution to the project. Awards for other projects, with the principal as team participant while in the employ of another firm, are not listed.
  • Design Award, City of Virginia Beach, Inlet Shores Condominiums 2001
  • TBA Silver Award, Homearama 2001, Most Innovative Home 2001
  • Design Award, City of Virginia Beach, Rollingwood Academy 1999
  • Merit Award, Denver Chapter AIA Design Awards Program 1983
  • Merit Award, Central Arizona Chapter AIA Design Excellence Awards Competition 1981
  • Merit Award, Central Arizona Chapter AIA Design Excellence Awards Competition 1980
  • Interior Design Magazine, March 1984; The Daily Journal, January 9 & 11, 1984; The Arizona Republic, March 9, 1980

Licenses, Education and Professional Memberships

  • Virginia Architectural Registration #8698 1993
  • Colorado Architectural Registration #B-2410 1987
  • Bachelor of Architecture, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 1981
  • Member, American Institute of Architects; Virginia Society of Architects